La Gravette de Certan Pomerol 2017 CS20230516 black pepper and clove

black pepper and clove

A sophisticated Rhône blend from winemaker Matt Trevisan

with the tart red-fruit bite that Baga brings better than anyone

a joyous melange of red berry fruit complemented by a bit of citrus (blood orange

the Rice-Spivak has a beautiful saline minerality with precise acid and fruit

La Gravette de Certan Pomerol 2017 CS20230516 black pepper and cloveLa Gravette is the second wine of Vieux Chteau Certan, the Thienpont family estate that ranks among Pomerol's small handful of true historic greats. It is drawn from the estate's younger vines (under 25 years old) and shaped to mirror the pedigree of the grand vin in a more open knit, drink soon register. The 2017 is 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, raised in 50% new barrels. The vintage gave Gravette a particularly floral, perfumed character violets,